A provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs has acquired premier management software provider Computers for Flooring.
London-based ClearCourse has a vision to become the engine powering small businesses in the UK, supporting founders to grow their businesses and become more efficient through tech transformation.
The move marks the firm’s first acquisition in Wales and supports its mission to power SME growth across the UK.
Founded in 2010 and based in Cardiff, Computers for Flooring provides bespoke management software tailored specifically to the needs of the flooring industry.
Recognising a gap in the market where off-the-shelf solutions fall short, the company established itself as a market leader with its flagship product, Carman.
Today, Carman processes around 10% of all flooring transactions in the UK, with Computers for Flooring overseeing £180 million in sales across its product portfolio.
The company serves over 100 customers across the UK, from small independent retailers to multi-store, multi-channel enterprises.
“We are thrilled to welcome Computers for Flooring into the ClearCourse Group as part of our Retail & Hospitality Software division,” said Christina Hamilton, CEO of ClearCourse.
“Computers for Flooring is a disruptive business within the flooring space and is a great story of an entrepreneur who built their businesses from scratch and is ready to scale.
“We’re excited to work with Kris and the team to continue developing their market-leading product, Carman, and give them access to our resources and expertise to drive growth and deliver a wider range of integrated and specialised solutions to our customers.”
Kristian Bailey, managing director at Computers for Flooring, added: “We’re really excited to become part of the ClearCourse group to accelerate our growth.
“For over a decade, we’ve been committed to equipping independent flooring retailers and wholesalers with the enterprise level tools they need to give customers the big retail experience.
“ClearCourse understands the unique needs of our industry and is the ideal strategic partner to help us take the next step in our growth journey. Together, we’ll continue to develop our outstanding product, drive faster innovation and take our business to the next level.”